• posted: Mar. 25, 2026

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2026

Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2026

Millions of people, around Shelton, Connecticut and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2026

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2026

Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2026

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2026

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2026

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2026

Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay. Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2026

Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2026

Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2026

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2025

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read More

• posted: Dec. 24, 2025

Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2025

Our team at Dental Associates of Shelton recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2025

Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Dental Associates of Shelton for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or Read More